as in earthquake
a shaking of the earth
the quake registered 6.5 on the Richter scale, causing widespread damage
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as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the horror film was so scary it left us quaking with fear for hours afterwards
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Recent Examples of quake
Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was detected at a depth of 19.3 miles.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
From a distance, Macdonald’s own life has the shudder of a dark fairy tale, answered by the quaking in his books.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The quake is a matter of if, not when, said Tina Dura, a geologist and professor of natural hazards at Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, Virginia.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA Today, 25 May 2025
The United States Geological Survey reported the quake had a magnitude of 5.9 and was detected at a depth of 19.3 miles.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 12 June 2025
Verb
After the quaking subsides, Annie—left with no phone, money, or car—begins walking across what remains of the city.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
From a distance, Macdonald’s own life has the shudder of a dark fairy tale, answered by the quaking in his books.
—Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quake
Noun
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There are areas of Haiti that are that still have not recovered from the earthquake.—
Billal Rahman
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Earth processes – such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions – also trigger cascading hazards, often with long-lasting effects.—
Brian J. Yanites,
The Conversation,
26 June 2025
Verb
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But the humble protein powerhouse has never seemed to be able to shake the bad reputation.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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The earth begins to shake as the animals, each one a small tank of muscle, thunder along the route at speeds of up to 20 miles an hour, scattering runners.—
Tony Perrottet,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Rapid dissolution can introduce too much of the drug too quickly, experts said, potentially causing tremors, headaches and kidney failure.—
Debbie Cenziper,
ProPublica,
23 June 2025
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Two days later, in response to hair-raising tremors in the bond markets, Trump paused the tariffs on most countries.—
Joel Gehrke,
The Washington Examiner,
13 June 2025
Verb
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This time around, the apex, at least for now, appears to have been March, as Trump’s pending April 2 Liberation Day tariffs, which were ultimately paused for 90 days after bond markets shuddered, approached.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Wednesday: Eve of the Outcasts: What starts off as a fun school carnival (shudder!) falls under Wednesday’s spell to make for a twisted tour through the macabre.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Centre Court looked naked without line judges, but Fognini’s presence and touch filled the void and jerked the joie de vivre out of Alcaraz’s racket.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Patrick Walle’s horn solo up top sounded suspended in time, before an increasingly feral orchestra jerked us back to street level.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
Verb
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As Sofia unfolded the pages during her graduation celebration, her voice trembled.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
18 June 2025
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Already nervous and trembling, Wood captures the terror and claustrophobia of having your head clamped in place and one eye pried open with a speculum.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The controls are great, with flipper buttons, a plunger, and nudge buttons that include a vibrating rumble.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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Being able to connect with it… something vibrated within me.—
Ayan Artan,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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Those emotional generators are apparent on the title track, a minimal hymn of salvation wrapped in Springsteen’s quivering voice.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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My son swayed gently between my legs, still wearing last night’s jammies, azure eyes trained on the flutist’s quivering embouchure.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Quake.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quake. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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